Korean Beef
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
201 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Korean Beef
Description
This recipe involves browning ground beef in a skillet, adding minced garlic near the end of browning to preserve its aroma without burning. The fat is drained before introducing a sauce mixture combining brown sugar for sweetness, soy sauce for depth, and sesame oil for nuttiness, along with fresh minced ginger and seasonings. A small amount of crushed red pepper is added to control the spiciness based on preference.
The resulting beef has a rich, slightly sweet and umami flavor with gentle heat, making it versatile for different meals. The dish is simple to prepare and offers an approachable home-style Korean flavor without requiring complex ingredients or techniques.
Korean Beef is commonly served over steamed rice but also works well wrapped in lettuce leaves for a lighter meal. Green onions added on top add freshness and mild oniony crispness, balancing the richness of the beef.
Fresh ginger enhances the flavor, though frozen ginger or bottled ginger paste can be convenient alternatives. Sesame oil is best added at the end to retain its flavor. Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to suit your heat preference.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 /4 cup brown sugar (add more if you like it sweeter)
- 1/4 /4 cup soy sauce use coconut aminos or gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free option, low-sodium
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil (see note)
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon ginger minced (see note, fresh
- 1/2 - 1 /2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper depending on how spicy you like it
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 /2 cup green onion sliced
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet brown beef over medium high heat. Add the garlic towards the end of browning and cook for a couple of minutes. Drain the fat.
- Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt and pepper and red pepper. Simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors. Serve over steamed rice and top with green onions. If going for a low carb option, it's great over lettuce too!
Notes
- Fresh ginger is preferred but frozen or bottled ginger can be used for convenience and longer storage.
- Sesame oil adds signature flavor and is best added at the end of cooking for its aroma.
- Adjust crushed red pepper amount to control the spiciness of the dish.
- Serve over steamed rice for a classic meal or use lettuce wraps for a low-carb alternative.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 231IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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